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WHAT IS A PADAWAN?


"MUCH TO LEARN YOU STILL HAVE, MY OLD PADAWAN."

Kelly Knox
April 14, 2021



"MUCH TO LEARN YOU STILL HAVE, MY OLD PADAWAN."

Youngling, Padawan, Knight, Master. A Jedi continually grows and studies to
unlock their full connection to the Force. Since we first heard the mysterious
word uttered by Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Padawan has come
to mean young student, apprentice, or learner. But what does “Padawan” actually
mean to the Jedi?

Let’s take a look at the past and future of Jedi apprentices. From the origins
of the Jedi Order to the New Republic, Jedi pass on what they have learned to
the next generation of Force wielders.



What is a Padawan?

When a youngling was ready to graduate into more mature and rigorous study, they
reached the rank of Padawan. A Padawan was an apprentice paired with a Jedi
Knight or Jedi Master for teaching and training. Most wore a Padawan braid to
denote their status in the Jedi ranks.

During the prosperous era of the High Republic, the Jedi Temple bustled with
Padawan learners. They shared a common area in the Temple where they enjoyed
each other’s company during a well-earned break from their studies. (Even
Padawans had a party now and then.) “Able to teach one another much, Padawans
are,” Master Yoda was fond of saying, “and far more able are they when their
masters watch not.”

A Padawan’s duties varied. Meditation and lightsaber training were universal
instruction studied in groups in the temple. Additional instruction and
assignments for Padawans were specific to each master. Reath Silas adored being
tasked with studying the Jedi Archives; Bell Zettifar’s training focused on more
adventurous undertakings.



Through most of the Jedi's history, Padawans were personally selected by their
masters. Masters on the Jedi Council infrequently took a Padawan due to their
responsibilities, but several did over the generations. In the later years of
the Republic, Padawans could also be designated by the Council. Jedi Knight
Anakin Skywalker was assigned an apprentice during the Clone Wars for the pair
to learn from each other, for instance.



Master and Apprentice

For thousands of years, students in the Temple were handpicked for personal
instruction by a Jedi. A master only took on one apprentice at a time. There
were no established reasons or rules for a Padawan’s selection --other than the
will of the Force. Some were seemingly kindred spirits, like Depa Billaba and
Caleb Dume, while others were practically polar opposites in personality, like
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Padawans often accompanied their masters on missions for hands-on, practical
experience. Notable masters and apprentices over the centuries include:


 * Loden Greatstorm and Bell Zettifar (The High Republic)
 * Sskeer and Keeve Trennis (The High Republic)
 * Jora Malli and Reath Silas (The High Republic)
 * Yaddle and Oppo Rancisis (Age of Republic)
 * Yoda and Dooku (Age of Republic)
 * Dooku and Qui-Gon Jinn (Age of Republic)
 * Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Age of Republic)
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker (Age of Republic)
 * Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee (Age of Republic)
 * Jaro Tapal and Cal Kestis (Age of Republic)
 * Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger (Age of Rebellion)
 * Yoda and Luke Skywalker (Age of Rebellion)

The Jedi Trials

When a Padawan was deemed ready to become a Jedi Knight, they embarked on a rite
of passage known as the Jedi Trials. Trials were a test of power and intellect,
designed to challenge an individual Jedi’s strengths and weaknesses. No two
trials were the same.

A Padawan was typically a young adult at the time of their trial, although some
prodigies like Vernestra Rwoh of the High Republic were as young as 15 years
old. Some trials were completed through experience in the field; Obi-Wan Kenobi
attained the rank of Jedi Knight in this manner.



Pass on What You Have Learned

By the time of the New Republic, the Jedi Order and Temple on Coruscant were
long gone. Luke Skywalker took on multiple students for training, including Leia
Organa, and Rey. Apprentices Voe, Hennix, and Tai studied alongside Ben Solo at
Luke’s Jedi Temple.

Rey was later mentored in the ways of the Force by Leia in a Padawan-like
relationship. Leia challenged her with grueling obstacle courses, mediation, and
studying ancient Jedi texts to complete her training.

The ways of the Force continue to be passed on as Rey takes her next steps as a
Jedi.




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Kelly Knox writes features and DIYs for StarWars.com. Her writing can also be
seen on Marvel, DC Comics, IGN, and more. Follow her on Twitter
at @kelly_knox to talk Star Wars, games, and crafts.

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